2008–2009

International Development Coordinating Committee

Charges:

1. Collect and disseminate information regarding international projects to and from all international development committees to Headquarters staff and the Board of Directors.

2. Support regional IDCs in promoting IRA membership and council development.

3. Encourage regional IDCs to submit applications for IRA awards and grants and assist them with proposal development for special projects.

4. Strengthen partnerships worldwide with whom IRA can work to expand access to literacy for all; facilitate the development of international projects which focus on professional development through external funding sources; and identify and/or support professional development projects in the regions.

5. Publicize International Literacy Day worldwide, in conjunction with Headquarters.

6. Review new resolutions and positions for global applicability and make recommendations to the Board.

Linda H. Perez, Chair
PO Box 3428
Kingshill, VI 00851-3428
Email

Barbara J. Walker, Board Liaison
Oklahoma State University-Tulsa
Tulsa, OK, United States

Samuel Andema
International Development in Africa
Kyambogo University
Kampala, Uganda

Lynette T. Noel
International Development in the Caribbean
Trinidad & Tobago Reading Association
Trinidad and Tobago

Glenda Nugent
International Development in North America
Little Rock School District
Little Rock, AR, United States

Paata Papava
International Development in Eurasia
Georgian Literacy Association
Tiblisi, Georgia

Uthai Piromruen
International Development in Asia
Ramkhamhaeng University
Bangkok, Thailand

Ruth J. Saez-Vega
International Development in Latin America
Universidad de Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR

Ann-Sofie Selin
International Development in Europe
Cygnaeus Elementary School
Abo/Turku, Finland

Grant Webb
International Development in Oceania
Australian Literacy Educators' Association
Mackay QLD, Australia

Sakil Malik, Ex Officio
Acting Manager
International Development
Washington, DC, United States

Alan Farstrup, Ex Officio
Executive Director
International Reading Association
Newark, DE, United States

Brenda S. Townsend, Ex Officio
Director, Council & Affiliate Services
International Reading Association
Newark, DE, United States